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Texas is a national leader in education. Our state’s high school graduation rate is among the highest in the nation. We will continue to invest in our schools—and our students—to build a brighter future.

Public schools are closing b/c of financial constraints due to inflation, security costs, & shrinking enrollment. This was preventable w/ a budget surplus but the governor pushed an externally-funded private school voucher program at the expense of 5.4 mill TX kids in public ed. @RYHTexas @tasanet @TexasAFT @txstateteachers @DianeRavitch @pastors4txkids @jamestalarico @GinaForAustin @NEA @AFTunion @MALDEF @IDRAedu #txed

Texas is America’s #1 destination! According to @uhaul, there were more ONE-WAY moves to Texas in 2022 than any other state. Texas is the top destination for families and businesses because we give them the freedom and opportunity to thrive.

Reading & math scores plummet as racial and sexual activism replace academics in schools. Instead of prioritizing data-proven methods to close gaps in literacy & math, some public schools have spent time on political agendas. We’re changing that in TX. dailysignal.com/2023/06/22/r…

Competing in collegiate sports is the dream of a lifetime for many young women. That dream is under threat from those who would allow biological men to compete against them. Not in Texas. I signed a law to protect the integrity of women’s collegiate sports.

”Last night, while waiting to board our plane, our daughter Carter was being her usual inquisitive self wanting to meet and say “hi” to everyone she could, until she walked up on this man. He reached out and asked if she wanted to sit with him. He pulled out his tablet and showed her how to draw with it, they watched cartoons together, and she offered him snacks. This wasn’t a short little exchange, this was 45 minutes. Watching them in that moment, I couldn’t help but think, different genders, different races, different generations, and the best of friends. This is the world I want for her. In a country that is so deeply divided by beliefs, I want her life to be filled with moments like this... not liberal or conservative republican or democrat, socialist or capitalist, just HUMAN. Joseph from Samsungus in Oklahoma, if this should happen to find you. Thank you for showing my daughter what kindness and compassion looks like. Continue to shine your light in the world.” Credit: Kevin Armentrout

I am extremely honored to receive the A. Maceo Smith “Under 40 Servant”recognition from those who have contributed so much support and encouragement to my experience as a community servant.